Posted by TheGame:
THis deal seems to help Utah this year, but will cost them more in the following years. Why wouldn't they just let Boozer expire or trade him to a team with cap space for a draft pick? They just signed Milsap, so unless Lee is willing to take $6 mill per, I doubt they want to pay him $9 mill to be their backup.
Utah is a contending team need depth up front. Are Okur and Milsap playing 48 minutes a game? If you can play PF/C off the bench there is 30 minutes a night there. What contender wouldnt want David Lee in that role?
Utah has an $80mm plus payroll and this deal doesnt add $, rather saves them $9 right out of the box this year.
With cash thrown in JJ's contract the following year becomes easier to take.
Utah loses a player that doesnt want to be there (Boozer) and another thats pretty much dont (Harpring) for JJ/Lee. This makes them a better BB team.
This is easily the best mock trade ever posted on this website. Party at Bips with the little white dog to celebrate.
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